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The National Population Commission (NPC) announced that its new Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf (Talban Wushishi) has officially assumed office following his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Wednesday, 3, December, 2025.
Born on April 15, 1960, in Wushishi, Niger State, Dr. Yusuf, brings to the Commission a wealth of experience, an impressive academic background, and a distinguished record of public service spanning education, governance, and community development.
In a statement by Director, Public Affairs, Mrs. Samiat Olabimpe Lawal, Dr. Yusuf began his educational journey at LEA Primary School, Zungeru, and later attended Federal Government College, Odogbolu, Ogun State.
In 1983, he obtained his Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from the College of Education, Minna, and proceeded to earn a B.Sc. (Ed) in Biology from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, in 1988.
His pursuit of knowledge continued with a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (2001), a Master’s Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy (MIAD) from ABU (2010), and a Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations from Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
The statement noted that Dr. Yusuf has also undertaken several specialized professional trainings, including High-Impact Presentation Training in Washington D.C. (2010), participation in a Security Summit on Grassroots Campaign for Internal Security in Niger State (2012), and an Executive Development Programme at Government & Management Services International, London (2013).
Over the years, Dr. Yusuf held several key positions in both public service and political administration.
He served as Executive Chairman, Wushishi Local Government Area, Member-elect, Niger State House of Assembly, and Board Member, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) between 2005 and 2007.
A seasoned grassroots politician and development advocate, Dr. Yusuf was appointed Special Adviser (Political Affairs) to the Governor of Niger State from 2019 to 2023.
In 2022, he also served as Assistant Director, Grassroots Mobilization (North Central) for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, where he played an active role in strengthening the campaign’s community engagement structures across the region.
Until his appointment as Chairman of NPC, Dr. Yusuf was the National President, Niger State College of Education Alumni Association, Minna, where he was instrumental in fostering alumni engagement and supporting institutional development initiatives in his alma mater.
He also served as Co-Chairman, Senator Abubakar Sani Bello Skill Acquisition and Development Committee, where he spearheaded numerous empowerment programmes designed to enhance the skills and livelihoods of women and youth in the Niger North Senatorial District.
His commitment to human capital development and social empowerment has contributed significantly to promoting self-reliance and community growth within the region.
With his extensive background in education, governance, and public service, Dr. Yusuf is well-positioned to provide visionary leadership to the National Population Commission.
His appointment is expected to strengthen the Commission’s capacity to deliver on its core mandate of producing reliable demographic data for effective national planning, development, and policy formulation.
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